Selena Gomez demonstrates how pointed-toe slingbacks transform the trend from casual to polished.
Pedal pushers ranked among the standout early-fall trends of 2025, appearing on style-setters across London, Paris, New York, and Los Angeles. Hailey Bieber, Kendall Jenner, and Zoë Kravitz were among those spotted wearing the cropped trousers. For those who embraced the look last year, the trend continues into fall 2026—though with an important styling shift.
The key difference this season lies in footwear choice. Where strappy sandals and heeled flip-flops once seemed like natural companions, the updated approach calls for more refined shoes. Selena Gomez illustrated this evolution over the weekend while attending her husband Benny Blanco's performance at Webster Hall in New York City.
Gomez paired black pedal pushers with ruffled hems alongside a fitted black leather jacket, wire-frame sunglasses, a black leather shoulder bag, and black pointed-toe slingback heels. The Saint Laurent jacket and Goya Slingback Pumps, priced at $2300, anchored her monochromatic ensemble.
Pointed-toe slingbacks serve a specific purpose with this silhouette: they direct attention downward, establishing an unbroken vertical line that elongates the leg. The result reads as sleek and polished rather than casual.
Several retailers offer options for those looking to replicate the look. Aritzia carries pedal pushers in sizes 00 through 18 that shoppers report fit true to size. For footwear, affordable pointed-toe slingbacks are available for under $100, while two-tone styles and brown crocodile-embossed heels provide additional alternatives. Navy has emerged as a fresh neutral choice, and subtly flared hems offer a feminine detail on certain trouser styles.
The styling formula pairs these elements with either an evening jacket or a chunky sweater for more relaxed occasions, with leather bomber jackets and black slingbacks as another recommended combination.